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A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and scrollwork panels, speaking into a microphone on a flexible stand. He wears a white sleeveless top and white dhoti-style wrap with a white shawl draped over one shoulder, a red beaded necklace and a long brown rudraksha mala, gold armlets and bracelets, and a red bindi with white markings on his forehead. His long dark hair is swept back, and he gestures outward with one open hand. Golden lion-head armrests flank the throne, and a red cushion is visible at his side. Mixed-language text and a copyright line appear on the lower right of the image.

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February 12 20112011-02-12A seated man in white clothing gives a discourse on an ornate golden throne with a carved gold backrest and lion-form armrests. He wears a white dhoti and a white shawl draped over one shoulder, with red and brown rudraksha malas and a gold pendant around his neck, a red bindi and a gold bangle on his wrist. His long dark hair is swept back, and his raised right hand gestures as he speaks into a microphone on a stand. Behind him a red curtain and painted panels are visible. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments align with the page's attribution, so he is labelled as the probable in-person presence while the discourse setting is shown.2011-02-12February 12 20112011-02-12 +1 copiesA man with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak sits cross-legged on a mustard-gold cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold-leaf throne back with floral and scrollwork carving. He wears a white sleeveless top and white dhoti, with multiple rudraksha malas and a red beaded necklace with a gold pendant, plus a gold bracelet. He raises one open hand while speaking into a microphone on a boom stand. Papers rest on a lectern at left, and a gold lion-like armrest is visible at the bottom.2011-02-12February 12 20112011-02-12A man with shoulder-length swept-back dark hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a tall gold backrest. He wears a white dhoti and white shawl draped over one shoulder, a red and orange rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and beaded bracelets. He has a red tilak on his forehead and raises one hand mid-gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand. A small book stand sits at left, and a pale red-and-orange backdrop frames the scene. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron-orange accents, rudraksha malas and a ceremonial gold necklace on a throne.2011-02-12A smiling man sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a large gilded backrest. He wears a loose white dhoti and wrap, red and brown rudraksha malas, and a red bead necklace, with orange-beaded wrist bands and a gold armlet. He raises one hand in a gesture while speaking into a microphone on a stand. A small red bead mark is on his forehead and his long dark hair is swept back.2011-02-12A seated man in white ceremonial clothing sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and an elaborate gilded back. He wears a white sleeveless top with a white wrap over one shoulder, white dhoti, a red and gold necklace, multiple rudraksha malas, and a red tilak on his forehead, with long swept-back hair. He gestures with his right hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand, and a stack of papers rests on a small stand to the left. Behind the throne are red drapes and a painted backdrop with temple imagery. The man displays cues such as long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate gold seating, consistent with the page's attribution to Swamiji, a probable identification based on appearance; he is seated on the throne giving a discourse.2011-02-12A man sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with carved gold backrest and lion-form armrests, speaking into a microphone on a flexible stand. He wears a white sleeveless top, white dhoti-style cloth and a white shawl draped over one shoulder, with a red bindi and horizontal sandalwood-style marks on his forehead, long dark hair swept back, a red and gold pendant necklace and multiple rudraksha-style brown beaded malas. His right hand is raised in an open gesture while his left rests on his knee. A wooden stand with papers sits at left and a red-and-gold setting stands behind him. A copyright line and source credit appear at lower right.2011-02-12A man seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with carved floral and figural backrest, speaking into a microphone on a stand while gesturing with his right hand. He wears a white dhoti and a white shawl draped over one shoulder, layered rudraksha malas, a red beaded necklace, a gold pendant, a red tilak on his forehead, and bangles on both wrists. His long dark hair is swept back. A small wooden lectern with a book sits to the left, and a colourful painted backdrop and an ornate gilded frame appear behind him. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold-and-red adornment support a probable identification as Swamiji, seated in the teaching role of a discourse on a throne.2011-02-12A man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne with carved gold backrest and a mustard-cushioned seat with orange trim. He wears a white sleeveless garment with a white shawl draped over one shoulder, layered rudraksha malas, a red and gold pendant necklace, and gold armlets. A microphone stand stands before him and a small book rest sits at left. The background shows a gold-embossed throne frame and a painted temple-style backdrop.2011-02-12A seated man in white ritual dress speaks into a microphone on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests. He wears a white sleeveless garment, a white dhoti-style wrap, multiple wooden rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold pendant on a red cord, with a red bindi on his forehead and a wrist band. His right hand is open in an explanatory gesture, and a music stand or book rests at the left edge. The background shows gilded carvings and a patterned wall. Swamiji (probable): a long-haired figure in white with rudraksha malas and a gold pendant seated on a golden throne.2011-02-12